Summary

Summary- Joshi's Holistic Detox

Well, it's over, I have completed the Detox and the Maintenance Program. The results are better than I imagined in some ways and not quite as good as I'd hoped in others.

- My Tongue is still slightly purple with dints along the sides, though they don't seem as distinct as they were.
- I am sure that my acidity levels are lower due to the fact that I am hardly eating any refined sugar or other acidic foods these days.
- My weight is 99kg, my BMI is now 32- I have lost 10kg overall, but I would have liked this to be more. I am guessing that this won't move much until I make some kind of strenuous exercise part of my daily routine.
- My chronic cough is pretty much gone, so I will be getting an allergy test to find out what it was caused by.
- I still seem to retain fluid at night, but not to the same uncomfortable degree.
- I still crave chocolate, and really enjoy coffee, though I am drinking coffee with soy milk now and I don't keep any chocolate, sweets or cakes in the house.
- I am sleeping better.
- I feel less achy and lethargic.
- I feel more positive.
- I am trying to exercise more.
- I have reduced my caffeine and alcohol intake dramatically.
- I now drink filtered water.
- I now buy fruit and vegetables from farmer's markets, organic/biodynamic shops or the local greengrocer.
- I now hardly eat dairy or wheat products at all.
- I eat very little red meat and when I do it is good quality and free range.
- I am making an effort to reduce the number of chemicals in my home, changing to natural detergents, shampoo and conditioner, beauty products and taking shoes off at the door.
- My overall diet has changed to include a lot more vegetables.

So yes, I would say that this Detox lives up to expectations. I wonder if would be accused of having a 'fatty liver' I had another liver scan now...

It is interesting to note how much I have learned about food, its production and healthy eating in general. I now frequent many different health food shops and I am far more interested in searching for healthier alternatives.

Overall, the feeling I get from having done this Detox is the same as the one I felt when I quit smoking. I am sure that the effects will be far-reaching.